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Italian: 1971 was considered to be one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century for Italian wine. Excellent growing conditions during 1971 produced a small crop of rich, full bodied wines that have aged gracefully and will last for many years. In Piedmont, Barolo and Barbaresco are outstanding with a high level of consistency. Barbera d'Alba and Barbera d'Asti were also excellent.
In Tuscany, the best results were in Chianti where 1971 was officially rated a 5-star vintage. Many of the wines have shown exceptional ageing qualities. It was also a good vintage for Brunello.
Bordeaux: 1971 was a very good wine vintage whose only failing was to be overshadowed by the outstanding 1970 vintage. The crop size of the 1971 vintage was very small making wines a rarity. Well-stored examples of wine are likely to remain mature for a few more years.
Sauternes and Barsac: Sweet wines such as Sauternes and Barsac were outstanding in this year and will last for many decades to come.
Port: Port lovers should opt for 40 year aged Tawny ports. Not a declared year.
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Montresor
Please bear in mind that due to the shape of the bottle it can only be placed into a single wooden stained box
This unique red wine from the Valpolicella area is made by grapes dried up to three months before being pressed. The technique of fermenting these semi-dried grapes makes a very strong wine, velvety in texture, filled with burnt plum flavors, and slightly higher in alcohol. Amarone is great with a rich meal of strong meats and aged cheeses.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe, Level vts, label intact, slightly stained
Château Lafite Rothschild 1971 proves that Lafite Rothchild's wines always live up to its reputation, and it is the most consistent of first growths.
According to Jamie Goode (of wineanorak.com): "...the 1971s have consistently been undervalued. Thirty years' on, only the best of the vintage will still be at anything like their peak. But it's worth remembering that back in '71 Bordeaux wines were still made for long ageing. Yields have become considerably higher in recent years, and it's arguable that even the best properties no longer make such long-lived wines."
Reviews..
"Has an aroma like an aged Burgundy, with cherry and spice; flavor is mature, soft, very elegant. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
*** 87 Points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews:
"It is ten years since I last encountered this ’71. It unexpectedly has a deeper colour than the ’70, the nose certainly more mature than before, forsaking that mint aroma for meatier, dried blood/ferrous notes. The palate is medium-bodied without the weight and depth of the ’70, but still quite fresh and well-defined at first, though a little “frayed” towards the leafy finish. Fine. " Neil Martin, Wine Journal 2008
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Margaux 2eme Cru Classe
The 1971 Rausan Gassies has excellent dark ruby color, a deep, rich, oaky, black currant-fragrant bouquet, a chewy, full-bodied, very concentrated feel on the palate, and a tannic, long finish.
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Price: £89.95
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Sercial Madeira
Raisins, plums, walnuts and a hint of prunes in this wonderful Madeira. The scent fills the room as soon as it is open. Pouring it into the glass you notice the crystal clear golden brown color with hints of red. You swirl and smell, noticing the raisins and the walnuts. You take a sip, the flavors of raisins and plums fills the front of your mouth, not too sweet. You swish and swallow, the walnuts taking over in the back of the mouth. The taste lingers…
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Price: £89.95
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Champagne
Reviews
"small ‘pop’ when opened, tiny bubbles. Toasted rye bread, some figs, intense and long. Moderate body, dark and sweet fruit." Cellar Tracker
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
